12:31 AM,
Aug. 1, 2012

Quarterback Tyler Russell will be called on to be Mississippi State's offensive leader this fall.

Written by

Brandon Marcello

Because most of Mississippi State's players are already on campus attending summer school, little drama is expected today when players "report" to begin preseason practice for the 2012 season.

Fans should find out, however, the whereabouts of two missing signees, defensive back Kivon Coman and tight end Artimas Samuel.

Neither player was on the preseason roster released by Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen in July, but an official word on their status with the team should come today when Mullen approves the 105-man roster. ...